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iVu Plus BCRGen2 Series Sensor
Quick Start Guide
Introduction
The iVu Plus BCR sensor is a barcode reader used to read a variety of barcodes and to optionally compare data to known
values. The sensor has an integrated color touch screen display or a remote display connection making installation, setup,
and configuration easy without requiring a PC.
Quick Start Overview
This guide is designed to provide the necessary information to get the iVu
Plus BCR up and running quickly. It provides an overview of the sensor and
illustrates how to set up the sensor to read barcodes. The flow chart at left
provides an overview of the process.
Related Information
The following documentation is available on the Product CD:
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iVu
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Plus
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BCR Gen2 with Integrated Display (datasheet; P/N 179049)
BCR Gen2 with Remote Display (datasheet; P/N 179050)
BCR Gen2 User's Manual (P/N 179047)
BCR Gen2 Sensor Reference (P/N 179051)
BCR Communications Guide (P/N B_3084221)
Industrial Ethernet User's Guide (P/N B_3095133)
In addition, the sensor includes is integrated Help.
WARNING: Not To Be Used for Personnel Protection
Never use this device as a sensing device for personnel protection. Doing so could lead to
serious injury or death. This device does not include the self-checking redundant circuitry necessary
to allow its use in personnel safety applications. A sensor failure or malfunction can cause either an
energized or de-energized sensor output condition.
CAUTION: Electrostatic Discharge
Avoid the damage that electrostatic discharge (ESD) can cause to the Sensor.
Always use a proven method for preventing electrostatic discharge when installing a lens or attaching a
cable.
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Installing and Connecting the Sensor
The iVu Plus BCR sensor requires a bracket for mounting. Three brackets are available from Banner. The brackets allow the
sensor to be mounted either perpendicular to the part or at an adjustable angle.
Thread three M4 x 4mm screws through the bracket into the mounting holes in the bottom of the sensor. Tighten all three
screws.
Table 1: iVu Brackets
SMBIVURAL
SMBIVURAR
SMBIVUU
Cable Connections for Integrated Display
The cable connections on the iVu Plus with integrated display are shown below, and power I/O connections (C) are defined
in the Power I/O Connections table below.
A
USB Connector
B
Ethernet Connector
C
Power I/O Connector
NOTE: Micro video lens model shown, C-Mount model
connections are identical.
C
A
B
Power I/O Connections
Pin #
Wire Color
Description
Direction
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White
Output 1
Output
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Brown
10-30V dc
Input
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Green
Output 2
Output
4
Yellow
Strobe Out (5V dc only)
Output
5
Gray
Remote Teach
Input
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Pink
External Trigger
Input
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Blue
Common (Signal Ground)
Input
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Red
Ready
Output
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2
Orange
Output 3
Output
10
Light Blue
RS-232 TX
Output
11
Black
RS-232 Signal Ground
Output
12
Violet
RS-232 Rx
Input
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Cable Connections for Remote Display
The cable connections on the iVu Plus with remote display are shown below, and power I/O connections (B) are defined in
the Power I/O Connections table below.
A
Remote Display Connector
B
Power I/O Connector
C
USB Connector
D
Ethernet Connector
NOTE: Micro video lens model shown, C-Mount model
connections are identical.
B
A
C
D
Power I/O Connections
Pin #
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Wire Color
Description
Direction
White
Output 1
Output
2
Brown
10-30V dc
Input
3
Green
Output 2
Output
4
Yellow
Strobe Out (5V dc only)
Output
5
Gray
Remote Teach
Input
6
Pink
External Trigger
Input
7
Blue
Common (Signal Ground)
Input
8
Red
Ready
Output
9
Orange
Output 3
Output
10
Light Blue
RS-232 TX
Output
11
Black
RS-232 Signal Ground
Output
12
Violet
RS-232 Rx
Input
Sensor Modes
Demo Mode
The first time you power up the iVu Plus BCR sensor, it starts in Demo Mode. Demo Mode uses stored images and
inspection parameters that demonstrate how the sensor is set up without having to worry about focus, lighting, or triggers.
In this mode, you can learn how to make adjustments while observing how the adjustments affect the sensor results. To
exit Demo Mode, go to Main Menu > System > Sensor Mode and select Live Mode. When you exit Demo Mode, the
sensor reboots into its normal operating mode with default settings.
NOTE: Switch between Live Mode and Demo Mode any time by going to Main Menu > System >
Mode.
Live Mode Overview
The iVu Plus BCR can be configured to evaluate one or more of the supported barcode types and can look for a specific
number of barcodes from 1 to 10. The barcode types are selected on the integrated touch screen by accessing Main Menu
> Inspection > Barcode > Barcode Type. The barcode count is selected on the touch screen by going to Main Menu >
Inspection > Barcode > Barcode Count.
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Read/No Read, Pass/Fail, Match/No Match
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A Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are found in a scan. These barcodes must be
error-free.
A No Read condition occurs when the configured number of barcodes are not found in a scan.
If the sensor is configured where Data Compare is disabled, Pass and Fail are the same as Read and No Read.
If the sensor is using the Data Compare feature, Pass indicates that a good barcode was found and the data
compared.
If the sensor is using the Data Compare feature, Fail indicates that either no good barcode was found or the data
did not compare.
A Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found and the compare is successful.
A No Match condition occurs when the required number of barcodes are found, but the compare is not successful.
Output 1, Output 2, and Output 3
The sensor has three output signals that you can configure for Pass, Fail, Read, No Read, Match, No Match, System Error,
and Missed Trigger. The default settings are Pass for Output 1, Fail for Output 2, and Pass for Output 3.
NOTE: For all outputs, the default setting is Latched, which means that the signal is active until the
results of an inspection cause a change in the signal output. If Pulsed is selected, the default pulse
width is 50 ms.
Acquiring a Good Image
The iVu Series sensor needs to capture a good image to ensure that it can read the barcode(s) correctly.
1. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine.
2. Check the lighting.
• Make sure that the lighting is constant and consistent (unchanging over time, no shadows or hot spots).
• Capture the barcode with lighting that optimizes its contrast and separates it from the background.
Depending on the target, this may mean the integral ring light is not the best choice and other Banner
lights should be considered.
• Adjust the mounting angle to provide the clearest image of the barcode. The mounting bracket lets you
easily position and adjust the sensor on your line.
3. If needed, go to Main Menu > Imager > Auto Exposure to run the Auto Exposure routine a second time or
adjust Gain and Exposure manually:
• Main Menu > Imager > Gain
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Main Menu > Imager > Exposure
4. Go to Main Menu > Imager > Focus to adjust the focus while monitoring the Focus Number:
For Micro Video Lens Models Only:
1. Use the supplied 1/16 in. hex key to loosen the Focusing Window locking screw (D), then adjust focus on the iVu
Series sensor using the clear Focusing Window (B).
2. Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number. To ensure the best image, adjust the
focus until the Focus Number peaks.
NOTE: Turning the Focusing Window counter-clockwise focuses on
closer objects, while turning the Focusing Window clockwise
focuses on more distant objects.
3. After the best image has been acquired, lock the focusing window.
Micro Video Lens Models
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Lens
B
Focusing Window
C
Locking Clip
D
Locking Screw
E
Filter Cap (optional)
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Filter (optional)
NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately.
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For C-Mount Models Only:
1. Remove the Lens Enclosure.
2. Adjust focus while monitoring the focus number. To ensure the best image, adjust the focus until the Focus
Number peaks.
3. Replace the Lens Enclosure on the camera.
C-Mount Models
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B
D
C
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C-Mount Lens
B
Lens Enclosure
C
Retainer Ring (optional)
D
Filter (optional)
E
Filter Retainer Ring Tool
NOTE: Filter Kits are available separately.
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Setting Up a Barcode Application
This section describes how to set up the iVu Plus BCR sensor.
1. Go to Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Barcode Type to select one or more Barcode Types from the list.
NOTE: To ensure optimal performance, select only the barcode types for your application. For
example, if you use only one of the of the barcode types listed for All Linear, uncheck the box
next to All Linear, and select a radio button next to the desired linear barcode type. If you use
only DataMatrix, uncheck all the boxes except the one next to DataMatrix.
2. Go to Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Barcode Count to select the number of barcodes (1 to 10) to be
read at one time.
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After the sensor has been set up as described:
• Each successfully read barcode is marked by a green bounding box. If annotations are on, the barcode data is also
displayed.
• Any case where data does not compare is marked with a solid red bounding box. If the barcode is marked with a
dotted red bounding box, this indicates a checksum error or quiet zone violation.
• Any barcodes in the field of view that the sensor does not detect (for example, because they are not one of the
barcode types selected), are unmarked.
Compare Data
The iVu Plus BCR has a data compare feature for comparing read barcode data against reference data. Data can be
manually entered by navigating to the Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Data Compare > Set Data screen. Data
of up to 3200 characters can be entered. Additionally, the data compare feature provides for masking characters within the
data.
There are two other ways to enter compare data:
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Importing the last read data while viewing the Set Data screen. The new data is effective on the first trigger that
occurs after this action.
Using Remote Teach.
When a Remote Teach occurs, the data of the first read barcode is saved as Data Compare input. Inspections
executed on the next trigger uses the new data for comparison with subsequently read barcodes. If the previous
input data contained any masked characters, Remote Teach retains the masked characters only if the new data is
of the same length as the previous input data. If the length does not match, masking is removed.
The sensor tries to compare full length of this string with the data read from the barcode. If not equal, the inspection is
marked as Fail.
NOTE: If the sensor reads more than one barcode in the field of view, only the first barcode data that
the sensor reads can be compared.
Setting up for Data Compare
This section describes how to set up the data compare feature. For this example, the reference data will be from a
previously decoded barcode.
1. Go to the Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Data Compare > Compare to Enable data compare.
2. Go to the Main Menu > Inspection > Barcode > Data Compare > Set Data, and click the Show last read
data button.
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3. Press the Yes button.
4. Press the Home icon to return to the main screen.
For all subsequent triggers, when the sensor reads the barcode data, it will compare it against this reference data.
Trigger Modes
The iVu Plus BCR has five trigger modes that determine how the sensor captures and processes images:
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External - Single
Continuous
External - Gated
Command
Industrial Ethernet Only
You can select one of the trigger modes by accessing Main Menu > Imager > Trigger on the iVu touch screen display.
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External-Single Mode
In External-Single mode, the sensor depends on an external trigger. For each trigger, the sensor captures an image and
executes one scan through the configured barcode types looking for the specified number of barcodes. This trigger mode
uses the Scan Time Limit parameter (Main Menu > Inspection > Properties > Scan Time Limit) to limit the amount of
time the sensor will attempt to scan for barcodes on an image.
Continuous Mode
In Continuous mode, the sensor uses internal timing to continuously capture images. For each captured image, the sensor
scans through the configured barcode types looking for the specified number of barcodes. If the specified number of
barcodes is found, a Read event occurs. If the specified number of barcodes is not found, the sensor captures another
image and repeats the scan. There are two parameters that are used to fine-tune how Continuous Scan mode operates:
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Same Code Reject Time (set at the bottom of Main Menu > Imager > Trigger )—time in seconds that must
elapse before the scanner will report a previously scanned symbol again. A different symbol will be read
immediately.
Scan Time Limit ( Main Menu > Inspection > Properties > Scan Time Limit )—limits the amount of time the
sensor will attempt to scan for barcodes on an image.
NOTE: A No Read condition will not occur in Continuous mode as another image capture and scan
automatically follows.
External-Gated Mode
External-Gated mode is similar to Continuous mode. While an external trigger input signal is active, the sensor continues
to capture images and run barcode scans until a successful Read occurs or the External Trigger input signal becomes
inactive. The External - Gated mode uses the Scan Time Limit parameter (Main Menu > Inspection > Properties >
Scan Time Limit) to limit the amount of time the sensor will attempt to decode barcodes on an image.
NOTE: A No Read condition will not occur in External - Gated mode while the external trigger is active.
Command Mode
In Command mode, the sensor captures images when Trigger commands are received. The various trigger command
modes described above can also be set through a command channel. Refer to the Communications guide for specific
commands. The commands can come from either Serial I/O or Ethernet I/O.
Industrial Ethernet Only
When Industrial Ethernet communication channel is enabled, triggers can be received from the modes mentioned above.
Triggers through Industrial Ethernet will not be executed if selected Trigger Mode is 'Continuous Scan'. If it is desired to
receive triggers only through Industrial Ethernet channel, select 'Industrial Ethernet Only'.
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iVu Plus Communications Overview
Serial and Ethernet Output
The iVu Plus communicates with other devices via Ethernet or a UART serial communications port (RS-232). In order to
establish an Ethernet connection to the sensor, the external device must be configured with the correct IP address and TCP
port to communicate. To use the serial communications connection, port settings for baud rate, data bits, parity, and stop
bits must be configured on the iVu Plus to match the settings of the external device.
The iVu Plus BCR RS-232 port or ethernet port can be used to output barcode data to other applications. To access the
Data Export screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Data Export. The user can enable or disable this
feature. When enabled:
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if the sensor is configured for either External-Single or External-Gated trigger modes, every trigger results in the
transmission of output data (if the sensor does not successfully read a barcode, the output will be NO_READ).
if the sensor is configured for Continuous trigger mode, the sensor transmits output barcode data only upon a
successful read.
To access the Serial Output screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Serial I/O.
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Serial Port Settings (listed below)
Type of Data to Export (listed below)
Output Format (listed below)
To access the Ethernet Output screen, go to Main Menu > System > Communications > Ethernet I/O.
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ethernet output is enabled, the user can configure:
IP Address, Port number, Subnet Mask, and Gateway
Type of Data to Export (listed below)
Output Format (listed below)
Type of Data to Export:
• Pass/Fail Output
• Inspection Name
• Barcode Count
• Data Length
• Symbol Type
• Barcode Data
• Frame Number
• Inspection Time (ms)
Serial
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Port Settings:
Baud Rates
Start Bits
Stop Bits
Data Bits
Parity Control
Output Format:
• Start String
• Delimiter
• End String
Communication Channels
The iVu Plus BCR supports up to four communications channels. To access the channels, go to Main Menu > System >
Communications.
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Command Channel—a bi-directional communication protocol that currently supports ASCII and enables other
devices to remotely control the iVu Plus sensor and access sensor results
Industrial Ethernet—a bi-directional communication channel that allows the user to control the sensor and access
sensor results using Ethernet/IP, Modbus/TCP, or PCCC protocol
Data Export—used to export selected inspection data to a remote device
Image Export—used to export inspection images to a remote device
Data export and command channel can be configured for either Ethernet or Serial I/O (but not both); image export is only
available over Ethernet. The table below briefly summarizes valid communication channel configuration options.
Command Channels
Scenario #1
Scenario #2
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Command Channel
Yes
Industrial Ethernet
Yes
Data Export
Image Export
Scenario #3
Ethernet
Serial I/O
Ethernet
Serial I/O
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
No
Yes
Yes
No
Yes
No
Yes
No
Multiple Inspections
The iVu Plus BCR supports multiple inspections that facilitate storing and controlling up to 30 inspections of different types
of barcodes.
By default, Inspection 1 is crated with Data Matrix and Linear Barcodes enabled.
Adding a New Inspection
To add a new stored inspection:
1. Go to Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections and click Add New.
2. Select Rename to type a new name for the new inspection.
3. Click Done. The new inspection with automatically begin running.
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Changing Running Inspections
To change the running inspection:
1. From the Home screen, click the yellow button in the top center of the screen that displays the currently running
inspection. This will display all the stored inspections.
2. Select the inspection to start and click the Start Running button that appears below it.
Changing Inspection Name or ID
To change the name or ID of an inspection go to Main Menu > Inspection > Stored Inspections > Set Name/ID.
Select the inspection from the list.
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